Corruption Exposed: Linking Congressmen and Engineers to Bribes in Flood Control Projects, Revealed by The wRap
In a dramatic turn of events in Philippine politics, the Senate has ousted Chiz Escudero as Senate President, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. The vote, held on Monday, September 8, saw 15 senators voting in favour of Escudero's removal, while 9 voted against. Tito Sotto, the current Senate Minority Leader, announced that he had met with Escudero on the same day, and Escudero agreed to step down, paving the way for Sotto to take over the position.
The ousting of Escudero comes amidst a growing corruption scandal, known as the 'Sumbong sa Pangulo' scandal. This scandal, which has logged an astounding 12,000 complaints against unspecified individuals, has shaken the foundations of the country's political system.
At the heart of this scandal are allegations of kickbacks demanded by members of Congress and government engineers in a flood work corruption scandal. The Discaya siblings, Sarah and Curlee, have come forward with these accusations, adding fuel to the fire. The siblings have also expressed a desire to turn state witnesses, a move that could potentially unveil more details about the extent of the corruption.
In a related development, Royina Garma, a former police official and former general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), testified in the 2024 House of Representatives Quad Committee Hearing about the existence of the Davao Death Squad and the involvement of Bong Go and Rodrigo Duterte's administration in a reward system during the Philippine drug war. Her testimony could have implications for the ongoing 'Sumbong sa Pangulo' scandal.
The Senate President position in the Philippines is a highly influential political position, and the recent events have undoubtedly shaken the political establishment. As the investigation into the 'Sumbong sa Pangulo' scandal continues, the Philippine public will be closely watching developments, hoping for a cleaner and more transparent political system.
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